Korean word

빈혈

Pronunciation

Romanizationpinhyeol

Meaning

  • nounanemia

Example

지금 빈혈이에요.chi geum pin hyeo ri e yo

I have anemia right now.

Illustration for 빈혈 (anemia)

More examples

병원에서 빈혈 검사를 했는데 결과는 괜찮았어요.pyeong wo ne seo pin hyeol keom sa reul haen neun de kyeol gwa neun kwaen cha na sseo yo

I got tested for anemia at the hospital, but the results were fine.

Core concept

Not enough blood for the body's needs brings weakness and dizziness.

Common phrases

  • 빈혈 때문에pin hyeol ttae mu ne

    because of anemia

  • 가벼운 빈혈ka byeo un pin hyeol

    mild anemia

  • 빈혈 검사pin hyeol keom sa

    anemia test

Similar words

저혈압cheohyeorap: A condition marked by blood pressure below the usual level.
어지럼증eojireomjeung: An uncomfortable dizzy sensation that can affect balance or make movement feel unsteady.
피로piro: A state of physical tiredness that leaves the body with little energy.
철분 결핍cheolbun kyeolpip: A shortage of iron in the body.

Definition in Korean

피가 부족하여 쉽게 피곤해지고 어지러운 증상이 나타나는 상태를 말함pi ga pu jo ka yeo swip kke pi gon hae ji go eo ji reo un cheung sang i na ta na neun sang tae reul mal ham

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean formation joins the ideas of being scarce and blood to describe blood deficiency.

Usage tips

  • When this condition keeps returning or feels severe, a medical check is more appropriate than treating it as simple tiredness.

Related words

  • 빈혈증pinhyeoljeunganemianoun
  • 철분 결핍성 빈혈cheolbun kyeolpipsseong pinhyeoliron-deficiency anemianoun

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